BorMann 018988, Manual

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Wire rope
1. The life of the wire rope is directly related to the care it receives. The wire rope on a new winch, and any
replacement ropes , should be respooled under a minimum of 100 lb load before using the winch . Failure to do
this will result in wire rope damage . Inspect wire rope before use. Mashed, pinched , frayed or kinked areas
severely reduce the load-carrying capacity. Replace damaged wire rope.
2. Prevent kinks before they occur .
• This is the start of a kink. At this time, the wire rope should be straightened.
• The wire rope was pulled and the loop has tightened to a kink . The wire rope is now permanently damaged
and should not be used.
•
The result of kinking is that each strand pulls a different amount causing the strands under greatest tension
to break and reduce load capacity of the wire rope .
3. When it is necessary to respool the wire rope under no load after use, hold the remote switch lead in one
hand and the wire rope in the other. Start from as far from the vehicle as the remote switch will allow,
activate the switch, walk in several feet of rope and release switch . Repeat the process . Always release the
switch before your hand comes within four feet from the fairlead (if fitted).
4. Be sure the wire rope is distributed evenly and tightly on the drum. A loosely wound drum allows the wire rope to work its
way down into the layers of wire rope on the drum and become wedged .
5. It is not advisable to grease or oil the wire rope due to dirt contamination that will reduce the wire rope life.
Replacing the wire rope
1. If the wire rope has become worn or is beginning to show signs of strands breaking it must be replaced before being used
again. To do this, remove the defective rope by free spooling. Remove the bolt on the drum and release the rope.
2. Insert the end of the new rope and secure bolt tightly.
3. Engage the clutch and re-spool the new rope on the drum keeping tension on the rope as it spools. Ensure that the rope is
respooling in the under wind position.
Warning: Only replace the wire rope with the identical replacement part recommended by the manufacturer.
Preparing the winch
Danger: Wear heavy leather gloves when handling wire rope, even with gloves on. When handling the hook, always use
handsaver. Never put your fingers into the hook. Placing finger(s) in hook could result in injury.
1. When anchoring the pulling vehicle, set the parking brake and block or chock the wheels. Keep the vehicle's foot brake
depressed and place automatic and manual transmissions in neutral.
Warning: Inspect switch and wiring for cracks, pinched spots, frayed wire, or loose connections. A damaged, shorted lead
could cause the winch to run as soon as it is plugged in.
2. When using the remote switch inside a vehicle, always pass it through a window to avoid pinching the wire in the door.
Winching
Danger: Never touch the wire rope or hook while they are in tension or under load. Even at rest, the winch may have the
wire rope in tension. Never guide a wire rope under tension onto the drum with your hands (see Fig.4).
Figure 4
1.
Winch with at least five wraps of wire rope around the winch
drum. With fewer wraps, the wire rope could pull loose from the
drum under load.
2.
When pulling a load, place a blanket, jacket or tarpaulin over
the wire rope near the hook end (see Fig.5). This will slow the snap
back of a broken wire rope and help to prevent serious injury. Raise
hood to protect windshield.
Warning:
Note the winch's rated capacity and do not exceed it.